depth of water in sump for skimmer

JBuffetReefer · 03/27/2008, 08:55 PM

I have a ASM G3 skimmer in a model 4 sump w/ 6" water depth. For some reason I cannot put the venturi tube inside the other tube without the cup overflowing. I currently have the tube balancing on the other tube with the sponge in the middle. I was reading that 8"-12" of water depth is optimal but is 6" ok? If I add more water will this fix my problem. Please help

das75 · 03/27/2008, 10:56 PM

Not positive what you're meaning, see here

Got mine in 10" with no problems.

JBuffetReefer · 03/27/2008, 11:05 PM

my tube can not be inserted all the way into the tube that connects it to the elbow going into the skimmer (where the sponge is). when I insert the tube the skimmer will overflow the cup. My water level is 6" and I understand that it is supposed to be 8" minimum. I need to know if the water level is causing my skimmer to act this way.

JBuffetReefer · 03/27/2008, 11:57 PM

I figured out my problem with the skimmer. I had started the skimmer with the tube pulled all the way out in the initial position shown on the diagram, I pushed the tube all the way down and then slowly started pulling the tube up and it works like a charm.

Well, I feel kinda dumb now, but in my defense this skimmer came with no instructions.

Anyway all is good!

JBuffetReefer · 03/28/2008, 12:12 AM

I figured out my problem with the skimmer. I had started the skimmer with the tube pulled all the way out in the initial position shown on the diagram, I pushed the tube all the way down and then slowly started pulling the tube up and it works like a charm.

Well, I feel kinda dumb now, but in my defense this skimmer came with no instructions.

Anyway all is good!

03/27/2008, 08:55 PM	#1
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	depth of water in sump for skimmer I have a ASM G3 skimmer in a model 4 sump w/ 6" water depth. For some reason I cannot put the venturi tube inside the other tube without the cup overflowing. I currently have the tube balancing on the other tube with the sponge in the middle. I was reading that 8"-12" of water depth is optimal but is 6" ok? If I add more water will this fix my problem. Please help __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank

03/27/2008, 11:05 PM	#3
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	my tube can not be inserted all the way into the tube that connects it to the elbow going into the skimmer (where the sponge is). when I insert the tube the skimmer will overflow the cup. My water level is 6" and I understand that it is supposed to be 8" minimum. I need to know if the water level is causing my skimmer to act this way. __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank

03/27/2008, 11:57 PM	#4
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	I figured out my problem with the skimmer. I had started the skimmer with the tube pulled all the way out in the initial position shown on the diagram, I pushed the tube all the way down and then slowly started pulling the tube up and it works like a charm. Well, I feel kinda dumb now, but in my defense this skimmer came with no instructions. Anyway all is good! __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank

03/28/2008, 12:12 AM	#5
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	I figured out my problem with the skimmer. I had started the skimmer with the tube pulled all the way out in the initial position shown on the diagram, I pushed the tube all the way down and then slowly started pulling the tube up and it works like a charm. Well, I feel kinda dumb now, but in my defense this skimmer came with no instructions. Anyway all is good! __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank

03/27/2008, 10:56 PM	#2
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	Not positive what you're meaning, see here Got mine in 10" with no problems.